What are the 19 checks and tests involved in a gas boiler service?

Our Service Engineer will complete 19 detailed checks and tests when carrying out a gas boiler service. All Visual Checks and Tests Applied are in accordance with Irish Standards 813:2017 as laid down by the National Standards Authority of Ireland for Domestic Gas Installations. 

The following checks and tests will be carried out:

Initial boiler safety checks 

1. Check the location of the appliance, its condition and electrical controls 

2. Inspect flue thoroughly 

3. Check ventilation meets legal requirements 

4. Conduct electrical safety tests 

Combustion component checks 

5. Check accessibility, functionality and condition of isolating valves 

6. Inspect / clean fan unit and evaluate performance and functionality  

7. Inspect / clean heat exchanger as per manufacturer’s instructions 

8. Inspect / clean / adjust main and pilot burners and injectors 

9. Check / clean / adjust ignition and ionisation electrodes 

10. Check flame picture 

Boiler re-commissioning tests 

11. Check temperature control 

12. Check operation of boiler safety devices 

13. Check appliance gas rating 

14. Conduct burner pressure tests 

15. Sample air intake analysis 

16. Sample flue gas analysis to ensure safe operation 

17. Conduct appliance gas safety tests 

Final touches 

18. Adjustment time and temperature controls as required 

19. Complete RGI appliance conformance certificate and leave copy with customer 

Please note: Our Service Engineers also conduct various other tests as required for specific types of gas boilers as per best practice and the manufacturer’s guidelines.

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